Patents by Inventor Robert L. Grover

Robert L. Grover has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • High-strength sling swivel
    Patent number: 7654028
    Abstract: A detachable sling swivel capable of withstanding substantial pull forces includes a loop joined to a mounting body that detachably engages a sling swivel stud or other similar mounting device. At least a portion of the loop may have a substantially “T” shaped cross section, or T-beam construction. Various locking gate mechanisms are disclosed, including one having a gate configured to engage the T-beam construction of the loop for improved security and strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Grovtec U S, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Grover
  • Twist-lock sling swivel
    Patent number: 7654027
    Abstract: An embodiment is a sling swivel that may be removably attached to and detached from a sling swivel base mounted on or within a firearm. More specifically, the sling swivel of an embodiment may be quickly detachable while not substantially prone to inadvertent detachment. An embodiment includes a knob coupled to a spring-biased plunger or actuator, wherein rotating the knob operates the plunger or actuator to removably attach and detach the sling swivel with respect to a sling swivel base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Grovtec U S, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Grover